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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.65 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.65 and 192.48 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.65 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.65 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.65 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 93,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,093.08/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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